US Bridges

NFSR 39 over Little Stony Creek

GoodPosted for load

Carter County, Tennessee · 2.2 Miles South US321 · Structure no. 080406000003083

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
51
2005 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

NFSR 39 over Little Stony Creek is a concrete slab carrying NFSR 39 over Little Stony Creek in Carter County, Tennessee. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 91 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 51 vehicles a day, projected to reach 76 by 2045. The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesNFSR 39
CrossesLittle Stony Creek
Location2.2 Miles South US321
RouteFederal Lands Road 39.22
Coordinates36.28546, -82.06597
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating16.8 US tons
Inventory rating13.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.3 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.7 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width10 ft (3.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic51 (2005)
Projected traffic76 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NFSR 39 over Little Stony Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is NFSR 39 over Little Stony Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does NFSR 39 over Little Stony Creek carry?

About 51 vehicles per day (2005 count).

How long is NFSR 39 over Little Stony Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.7 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns NFSR 39 over Little Stony Creek?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.